Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
milesii
ID:
784293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker ex Foster

Source:
iplants

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 20: 231 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000783626

Common Names

  • Iris milesii
  • Miles' Iris
  • Miles Iris

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Description

Iris milesii (also called 'Miles' Iris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with an upright habit and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are purple and have three petals.

Uses & Benefits

Iris milesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iris milesii is a large, purple, six-petaled flower with yellow and white markings. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iris milesii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to part shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Iris milesii

Iris milesii can be found in the wild in the Caucasus Mountains.

Iris milesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iris milesii?

Iris milesii

What is the family of Iris milesii?

Iridaceae

What is the native range of Iris milesii?

Central Asia

Species in the Iris genus

Iris acutiloba, Iris adriatica, Iris afghanica, Iris aitchisonii, Iris alberti, Iris albomarginata, Iris alexeenkoi, Iris almaatensis, Iris anguifuga, Iris antilibanotica, Iris aphylla, Iris arenaria, Iris assadiana, Iris atrofusca, Iris atropurpurea, Iris aucheri, Iris auranitica, Iris baldshuanica, Iris barbatula, Iris barnumiae, Iris basaltica, Iris benacensis, Iris bicapitata, Iris binata, Iris bismarckiana, Iris bloudowii, Iris boissieri, Iris bostrensis, Iris bracteata, Iris brevicaulis, Iris bucharica, Iris bulleyana, Iris bungei, Iris cabulica, Iris camillae, Iris carterorum, Iris cathayensis, Iris caucasica, Iris cedreti, Iris chrysographes, Iris chrysophylla, Iris clarkei, Iris colchica, Iris collettii, Iris confusa, Iris cristata, Iris crocea, Iris cuniculiformis, Iris curvifolia, Iris cycloglossa,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-322131: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Michael Foster (1836-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foster' in the authors string.